“If they don’t get a championship, they’ve missed an opportunity.”
Lakers coach says Suns must win soon Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Nov. 3, 2007 12:00 AM The Suns’ window of opportunity to win a championship is a delicate topic in their circle. via Arizona Republic
It’s almost time. In about six and a half hours from now, the 2007-08 NBA season will officially begin with a TNT evening doubleheader. via MVN - Recent Articles
The Two Andres, Iguodala and Miller scored 47 points between them as the 76ers withstood a late Bulls comeback to win 96-85. Ben Gordon had 25 for Chicago, and second-year player Tyrus Thomas hit for 21 and a … via WDOV-AM Dover
“We’re not playing the Chicago Bulls’ way”
Andre Iguodala was exhausted, but not worn down. He had enough left at the end to shoot down the Chicago Bulls on a night when he was guarding Luol Deng and Ben Gordon. via Fox Sports
Keeping an eye on Luol Deng Everything that I’ve heard or read in the media about Luol Deng describes him as a polite, humble 23-year old kid. via Most Valuable Network
“I think it gives him confidence and puts him on the radar”
Antoine Wright has learned to deal with rejection very well. Told by the New Jersey Nets last week that they won’t be picking up the option on his contract next year, Wright started his walk year by making a … via Journal-Gazette
If you’re looking for another reason to love Yao Ming, you’ll find it in the way he has dealt with his new role. via Houston Chronicle
After opening the campaign by dropping five of its first six contests, Phoenix won 17 of 18 and 35 of its next 38 games. via SanLuisObispo.com
“You see him smile. He’s stoked about it, but hey, I wish was 19 or 20. I’d be having the same kind of fun. “He’s starting to recognize opportunities in the game, starting to gain wisdom about the game that you get from minutes [of playing time].”
Andrew Bynum is getting pretty good at slamming the ball through the hoop. Now all he has to do is remember there’s another hoop at the other end of the court as well. via Los Angeles Times
“It will be in the back of people’s minds”
The 2007-08 season is set to kick off Tuesday. Rosters are pretty much set. Tickets are bought. via Pleasant Hill Record
“He can take his’n and beat your’n, and he can take your’n and beat his’n.”
Some of us — the dark, cynical people who haunt this planet — would like to see Coach to the Stars Phil Jackson take on a real challenge. via Los Angeles Times
“I kind of fell into a good situation.”
The NBA’s general managers have picked the Spurs to repeat as league champions. In an NBA.com poll, 37 percent of GMs who responded to the poll say the Spurs will win the 2008 title. via MySanAntonio.com
“I’m just getting ready. If I’m here, I’m ready to strap it up.”
LeBron James looms large in Shanghai. He hovers over a basket in billboards around the Chinese city leading to today’s NBA exhibition game between his Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic and another game … via Boston Globe
“If and when I talk to Jerry, I’ll make it clear that we’re not going to trade Dirk”
By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News esefko@dallasnews.com Mark Cuban has said it before, but he reiterated it Friday. via Quick
“It was definitely a different experience seeing Kevin in green. I almost threw him the ball once, but then I saw that green jersey.”
Well, beating on the Knicks in an exhibition game isn’t really anything, but Celts did it by 40 points — 101-61. The Knicks didn’t have a single player in double figures. via InfiniteHoops.com
